GED and HSED Testing

Tests of General Education Development (GED®)

The GED Testing program has a rich history filled with stories that demonstrate the value of a GED Credential. Today, the GED Certificate is the most widely accepted high school equivalency credential.

Facts about GED Testing.

To earn a GED Certificate, you must meet the following criteria:

Be 18 1/2 years of age or your 9th grade class must have graduated from high school

Be a Wisconsin resident

Not currently enrolled in high school

Do not have a high school diploma

At NWTC, a GED Certificate is earned upon completion of:

Reading and math assessments

"Success Strategies" orientation session

Wisconsin Civics Literacy Test

The 4 GED Tests

As of July 1, 2016 the state of Wisconsin requires all GED & HSED Candidates to successfully complete a Civics Literacy Test in order to obtain a credential.

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